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5 Radio Installation 

5.1  Before You Start 

This section lists the information needed to install an AP. 

5.2 Information Required 

Before you perform the installation, a site survey should have been performed by the service 
provider.  From this, you will need to know: 

•   Number of APs to install 

•   Where the outdoor transceivers will be mounted (antenna mast, pole or building) 

•   Heights at which the outdoor transceivers will be mounted. 

•   Transceiver directional information (azimuth and elevation). 

•   Whether or not GPS antennas need to be installed. 

You may be installing as many as six APs (or even more) on a mast or pole, giving 360 degree 
coverage in 60 degree sectors, as shown in Figure 5-1. 

Figure 5-1 Diagram of Six Access Points for 360 degree Coverage 

5.3 Installing the Equipment 

This section explains how to install an AP transceiver onto a variety of surfaces, connect them to 
the indoor wallbox, and ground the system.  The most likely scenario is to install six transceivers 
on a single tower or mast 60 degrees apart. 

5.3.1  Mounting the Outdoor Access Points 

Now that you have installed the mounting pole, you are ready to install the Access Points onto the 
mounting poles.  Reference Figure 5-2 through Figure 5-5. 

Summary of Contents for AB-MAX

Page 1: ...AB MAX Access Point Installation and Maintenance Guide Version 1 1 November 6 2007 ...

Page 2: ...ther proprietary rights to use or reproduce any portion of this Product Manual No Liability Axxcelera makes no warranties with respect to this Product Manual of any kind WITHOUT LIMITATION AXXCELERA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING LIMITED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE WITH RESPECT TO THIS P...

Page 3: ...D TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young eay ...

Page 4: ...roduct includes software written by Tim Hudson tjh cryptsoft com THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM...

Page 5: ...Packing List 14 4 Installing the Mounting Poles 15 4 1 Installing On an Antenna Mast 15 4 2 Installing On Brick or Masonry 15 4 3 Installing On a Wall with Wood Siding 16 5 Radio Installation 17 5 1 Before You Start 17 5 2 Information Required 17 5 3 Installing the Equipment 17 5 3 1 Mounting the Outdoor Access Points 17 5 3 1 1 OPTIONAL Installing the GPS Antenna 19 6 Installing the Interconnect ...

Page 6: ...d of this manual 1 1 Who Should Read This Manual This guide is aimed at qualified AB MAX system installers Installers should have experience in radio equipment installations and aspects of hardware and software networks 1 2 Conventions Used This manual uses the following text formatting conventions Bold Text indicates a specific module field window or button Italic Text highlights the name of othe...

Page 7: ... 1 1 7 OF 39 1 5 Sales You may contact the Sales Department for more information Telephone 1 804 864 4222 Email tech support axxcelera com Web site www axxcelera com Telephone 1 408 894 0160 Fax 1 408 894 9831 Email sales axxcelera com Web site www axxcelera com ...

Page 8: ...lements 2 2 AB MAX Topology The AB MAX network consists of wireless data network cells similar in topology to the cellular phone networks AB MAX networks are designed for rapid and easy deployment and constructed from a number of Base Stations deployed in a conventional cellular pattern Deployment can vary from a number of small island sites to complete coverage of a chosen geographical area 2 3 S...

Page 9: ...Typical Deployment Figure 2 2 AB MAX Typical Network Architecture 2 3 2 Base Station Function The Base Station enables wireless communications between the Customer Premise Equipment and the Wide Area Network WAN Base Station elements may include Access Point Switch Access Point CPE CPE Access Point Access Point Up to 500 CPEs per AP Eth NOC Router WAN Eth Switch Typically 6 Access Points per Base ...

Page 10: ...tomer Premise Equipment and an indoor wallbox 2 3 2 2 OPTIONAL GPS Antenna A GPS antenna may be connected to each co located AB MAX Access Point to allow them to synchronize their RF transmissions Although not required for basic system operation use of the network synchronization feature allows Access Points that use the same frequency channel to more harmoniously co exist 2 3 3 Customer Premise E...

Page 11: ...Energy Health Hazard Please pay attention to the following warnings When servicing equipment and selecting a location for the ABMAX antennas it is important to note that a minimum distance of 38 cm 15 inches is required between personnel and ABMAX antennas to comply with a radio frequency exposure limit of 1 0mW cm2 Professional installation required The radio equipment described in this guide use...

Page 12: ...rate this device Furthermore this device is intended to be used only when installed in accordance with the instructions outlined in this manual Failure to comply with these instructions may also void the user s authority to operate this device and or the manufacturer s warranty 3 3 Skills Required The AB MAX Product Installation procedures require some construction related experience using both po...

Page 13: ... transceiver correctly and confirm that you can connect to your service provider 3 5 Required Tools and Equipment This section lists all the extra tools and equipment mentioned in this guide that you will need to perform the installation None of the items listed in Table 3 1 are supplied with the kit so make sure you gather everything you need before you start Use the table below to check exactly ...

Page 14: ...onents Figure 3 1 Outdoor Access Point Components Wire stripper Small wire cutters Punch down tool Item Quantity Notes Outdoor transceiver 1 See item 1 in Figure 4 2 Mounting pole 1 See item 2 in Figure 4 2 Pole clamp 1 See item 3 in Figure 4 2 M6 washer 2 See item 4 in Figure 4 2 M3 x M10 machine thread screws 2 See item 5 in Figure 4 2 Indoor wallbox 1 White wallbox Power supply and cord 1 Tools...

Page 15: ...the System 4 1 Installing On an Antenna Mast 1 Position the mounting pole on the antenna mast 2 Insert the U bolts around the mast Figure 4 2 and through the holes in the mounting pole Install a washer and nut to each side of the threaded U bolt and hand tighten Repeat this step for the second U bolt 3 Tighten nuts equally until mounting pole is secure and cannot rotate Figure 4 2 Mounting Pole In...

Page 16: ...Place the mounting plate against the wall 2 Using a level be sure that the mounting pole is perpendicular to the ground You may need to use spacers as shown in Figure 4 4 3 Mark the hole locations for the drilled hole locations Remove the mounting pole and set aside 4 Drill 1 8 inch holes in the places marked 5 Use 10 or 12 wood screws to secure the mounting pole to the wall and tighten Figure 4 4...

Page 17: ...muth and elevation Whether or not GPS antennas need to be installed You may be installing as many as six APs or even more on a mast or pole giving 360 degree coverage in 60 degree sectors as shown in Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 Diagram of Six Access Points for 360 degree Coverage 5 3 Installing the Equipment This section explains how to install an AP transceiver onto a variety of surfaces connect them t...

Page 18: ... Outdoor Access Point 1 Place the outdoor Access Point on the mounting pole 2 Align the pole clamp with the mounting holes 3 Insert the mounting screws and hand tighten 4 Rotate the outdoor Access Point so it is pointing in the correct direction 5 Tighten the mounting screws Figure 5 3 Access Point Rear View ...

Page 19: ...OF 39 Figure 5 4 Tilt Bracket Figure 5 5 Access Point with Mounted Tilt Bracket 5 3 1 1 OPTIONAL Installing the GPS Antenna Consult the manufacturer of the GPS antenna for installation specifics Connect the GPS antenna cable lead to the GPS antenna port of the AB MAX AP ...

Page 20: ...d length of Ethernet interconnect cable from the radio to the switch must be less than 100 meters 6 2 Route the Cables Now that you have installed the Access Point and indoor wallbox you are ready to route the interconnect cable 1 Select where the cable will enter the building from the outside Once you have chosen the route determine the length of cable required Allow three extra feet on each end ...

Page 21: ...Note The Grommet is made of a special conductive material used to complete the ground between the Access Point and wallbox 2 Insert the cable end through the grommet clamping plate Figure 6 1 3 Insert the cable end through the grommet The tapered end of the grommet should be opposite the cable end 4 Strip 1 2 inch of insulation off the cable end Trim the wire ends flat as shown in Figure 6 2 Figur...

Page 22: ... are using Incorrect installation of the RJ 45 connector may result in a bad connection between the outdoor transceiver and wallbox 8 Insert the RJ 45 connector into the receptacle located underneath the outdoor AP Make sure that the connector tab engages the slot in the receptacle 9 Slide the grommet up the cable and press it into the bottom of the outdoor AP 10 Slide the grommet clamp up the cab...

Page 23: ...n to Outdoor Access Point Bottom View 6 4 Mark the Access Point Cables Attention Step 1 is important and will enable the network installer to configure the system easily Mark the cable with a permanent label and make a note so that the network installer knows which outdoor AP transceiver is connected to which wallbox ...

Page 24: ... so as to allow for the shortest possible path from the grounding cable to the outdoor Access Points 2 Drive the grounding rod into the ground at least eight inches from the ground surface 3 Attach a grounding clamp to the grounding rod You will use this clamp to attach grounding wires for both the outdoor transceiver and indoor wallbox reference Figure 7 1 Figure 7 1 Ground Connections to Access ...

Page 25: ... screw through the grounding lug terminal and re install it to the mounting pole 6 Attach the grounding wire to the clamp on the grounding rod reference Figure 7 2 If necessary use wire staples to secure the grounding wire to the outside wall Figure 7 2 Mounting Pole with Ground Lug 7 Install a grounding wire from the wallbox to the grounding rod ...

Page 26: ... follows 1 Remove the new NIA Power Adapter from the installation kit 2 Flip the NIA over and use a Philips screw driver to remove the screw in Figure 8 1 Figure 8 1 Remove access cover screw Note The NIA does not have a captive screw Take care to retain this screw Figure 8 2 when opening the access cover on the adapter Figure 8 2 NIA access cover and non captive screw ...

Page 27: ...s for plug attachment Recommended manufacturer AMP P N 5 569552 4 Insert the RJ 45 plug from the outdoor CPE into the RJ 45 receptacle inside the NIA Figure 8 3 Figure 8 3 Connect the CPE outdoor unit 5 Lay the CAT 5 cable so it passes through the opening into the case between the NIA and the cover Replace and tighten the screw Figure 8 4 to secure the access cover to the NIA Figure 8 4 Reassemble...

Page 28: ...art 2 Using the previously marked holes screw two M4 pan head screws into the wall leaving 3 18 mm 1 8 in minimum clearance between the head of the screw and the wall 3 Position the NIA so that openings on the back line up with the screw heads 4 Slide the NIA slots over the screw heads adjusting the exposed screw heads in or out for appropriate tightness NIA Pan Head screws for wall mounting not s...

Page 29: ... does not come with cables or power cord Service provider must provide their own cables and power cord 1 Insert one end of an RJ 45 to RJ 45 Ethernet cable assembly to the external RJ 45 jack on the outside of the NIA and the other end to the customer s computer Figure 8 6 Figure 8 6 Connect customer computer or network device Note Customer equipment requiring Ethernet connectivity may not be loca...

Page 30: ...nnector Figure 8 7 and Figure 8 8 Then insert the power cord connector from the NIA into the nearest wall outlet Figure 8 7 Connect the power cord Figure 8 8 Diagram of NIA s IEC320 C7 type connector Note It is extremely important to connect the AC power to the NIA as the last step Connecting AC power prematurely can damage the CPE and lead to faulty behavior ...

Page 31: ...NTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1 1 31 OF 39 4 The completed setup is shown in Figure 8 9 After verifying all connections to the NIA connect the power cord to the wall and complete the process of setting up of the CPE Figure 8 9 NIA setup is complete ...

Page 32: ...ens 1 If the installer laptop is not running power on and wait for the installer laptop to complete ini tialization to the desktop 2 Set the PC IP address to be on the same network as the Access Point Note Suggested to use config IP 10 1 1 2 netmask 255 255 255 0 3 To run the Access Point setup operation open an internet browser and type the following default address in the browser Address field 1...

Page 33: ...AX ACCESS POINT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1 1 33 OF 39 5 When the Access Point Status screen appears Figure 9 1 click on AP Setup from the screen menu Figure 9 1 Access Point Status screen ...

Page 34: ...TALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1 1 34 OF 39 6 When the Access Point Setup screen appears Figure 9 2 enter the desired parameters Figure 9 2 Access Point Setup screen 7 Click Apply to complete the Access Point setup ...

Page 35: ...quipment CPEs to enable communication with the WAN Baud A measure of data transmission speed The baud rate denotes the number of symbols per second Bit Error Rate The Bit Error Rate BER is the fraction of transmitted bits that are received in error Constant Bit Rate CBR Service that operates on a connection basis and offers consistent delay predictability used for applications such as circuit emul...

Page 36: ...s among PCs hosts or workstations in a high speed communications environment The suite of protocols is designed to allow communication between networks regardless of the technologies implemented in each network TDD Time Division Duplex the transmission method where a single channel is used to alternately carry data in each direction of a link Time Division Multiplexing A form of multiplexing used ...

Page 37: ...quest BER Bit Error Rate BS Base Station CBR Constant Bit Rate CNR Carrier To Noise Ratio CPE Customer Premise Equipment dB Decibel dBm Decibel relative to 1mW DES Data Encryption Standard DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power EMS Element Management System FCC Federal Communications Commission GHz Gigahertz GUI Graphical User Interface IP Internet Protoco...

Page 38: ...ultipoint QOS Quality of Service RF Radio Frequency RSSI Receiver Signal Strength Indication SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SNR Signal to Noise Ratio TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TDD Time Division Duplex TDMA Time Division Multiple Access Acronym Definition ...

Page 39: ...re Attach to the Wall 28 Hook up the NIA 29 Installing On a Wall with Wood Siding 16 On an Antenna Mast 15 On Brick or Masonry 15 Installing the Interconnect Cables 20 Mark the Access Point Cables 23 Note On Cabling 20 Route the Cables 20 Transceiver End 21 Installing the Mounting Poles 15 Installing the NIA Power Adapter Hookup 26 P Pre Installation 11 Information From Service Provider 13 Require...

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